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New measures announced to stamp out inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today announced a range of new measures to address inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces.
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MOD to develop cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons
The Ministry of Defence is developing cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons which have the potential to revolutionise the battlefield.
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£85M contract to boost Type-23 capabilities
The Ministry of Defence has signed an £85 million contract with Rolls-Royce to maintain the engines of the Royal Navy’s Type-23 frigate fleet.
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Chinooks to stay in Mali to help in fight against violent extremism
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK’s Chinook helicopters and personnel currently stationed with the French counter-terrorism operation in Northern Mali will extend their tour by a minimum of six months
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History made as UK F-35s complete first operational missions
The UK’s newest and most advanced fighter jet, the Lightning F-35B, has successfully completed its first operational missions.
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Update: air strikes against Daesh
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Syria.
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We protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the armed forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget.
MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 27 agencies and public bodies.
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London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
General enquiries
020 7218 9000
Media enquiries Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm or out of hours (emergencies only)
020 721 87907
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Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
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BS34 8JH
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Telephone:
0800 161 3665
The Ministry of Defence has a confidential hotline that you can use to raise concerns about fraud, security threats, damage to the environment, breaches of legal obligations or codes of conduct.
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Liverpool
L2 3YL
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Free helpline telephone: UK only
0808 1914 2 18
Free helpline telephone: overseas
+44 1253 866 043
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Gloucester
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24 hour contact number for casualty notifications and compassionate travel requests:
01452 519951 (fax: 01452 510807)
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01452 712612 ext 6323/6301
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01452 712612 ext 8174
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